Carol R. Sher, 91, of Los Angeles, Calif., died Fri., February 11, 2011 in Santa Monica, Calif.

She was the youngest of four children born to Michael Sher and Sarah Cohen Sher, immigrants to Superior, Wis. in 1894 from Anikst, Lithuania. Carol's father, Michael owned and operated a small grocery store in Superior and also served as president of the West Superior Synagogue.

Carol Sher was born, raised and schooled in Superior including Superior State Teachers College. She then worked for the local radio station where she hosted her own radio show before relocating to the warmer climates of Tucson, Ariz. and then Los Angeles, Calif. While residing in Calif. she was an employee of the Carnation Co. until her retirement.

She will be remembered for her ready wit and keen sense of humor, and for living independently to the end.

She is predeceased by a brother, Robert Edward Sher; and two sisters, Ruth Sher and Harriet Sher Zola.

She is survived by nieces, Elizabeth Sher and Janet Zola; nephews, Allan L. Sher and Michael Sher Zola; and many cousins, including the Kaner family of Cloquet, Minn.

A graveside service will be held at the Superior Hebrew Cemetery Thurs., February 17, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. with Phillip Sher officiating. Downs Funeral Home, corner of Ogden Ave. & 19th St. is assisting the family with arrangements.